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Business, Communication & Careers	Hospitality
Financial Management	IT for Business
First Aid	OH&S
First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis	Training and Assessment

Business, Communication and Careers

Managing Your Business - Susan Judd
*NEW* - What every business owner and manager needs to know TODAY. Come and see how your business can build from within. This course is designed as an interactive process, see real life examples and review case studies of businesses taking control and building from within. Walk away with a 12 month Action Plan.
1003W014	Wed Mar 24	10am - 2pm	$75

Time Management in Business - Barbara Smith
*NEW* - Being productive at work is a blend of good time management practices and by using the right technology to support your day to day activities. Take control of your day through identifying goals, setting priorities and recognising obstacles. Learn tips on handling interruptions and how to overcome them with good Time Management concepts such as daily tasks, how to plan your day, power tools and how to defeat time robbers.
1004W014	Mon April 12	9am - 3pm	$90

Small Business Management - David Flint
*NEW* - Whether you already own a small business or plan to do so this nationally accredited course will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to successfully manage your business. You will learn how to set up your business, market it to your customers and manage your team. The tutor has extensive experience in running small businesses and is passionate about helping others develop their business for sustainable long term success. Statements of Attainment for BSBSMB402A Plan small business finances, BSBSMB404A Undertake small business planning, BSBMKG413A Promote products and services and BSBSMB407A Manage a small team from Certificate IV in Small Business Management.
1004W01	Tue April 20 to May 18, 5 sessions	9:30am - 3:30pm	$485

Medical Administration - Alison Nowlan
*NEW* - Gain the skills and knowledge to work in a Medical Administration role. Learn to identify customer needs and monitor services provided to the customer, how to maintain patient records within an existing medical records management system under supervision. Acquire skills to understand and respond to instructions to carry out routine tasks and to communicate with a range of internal/external clients within a medical environment and to use appropriate medical terminology. Statements of Attainment BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately, BSBMED303B Maintain patient records and BSBCUS301A Deliver and monitor a service to customers from Certificate III in Business Administration (Medical).
1003W013	Mon Mar 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12, 5 sessions	9am - 5pm	$468

Introduction to Reception Skills - Anne Armstrong
*NEW* - Gain the essential skills needed to provide quality customer service with our Introduction to Reception Skills. Whether you deal with customers in person or on the phone, the way you begin a conversation or interaction will affect how the customer treats you. This course will also cover the skills and knowledge required to select, use and maintain a rate of business technology including the effective use of computer software to organise information and data. Learn to gather, convey and receive information together with completing routine written correspondence. Statements of Attainment for BSBCMM201A Communicate in the workplace, BSBWOR204A Use business technology and BSBCUS201A Deliver a service to customers from Certificate II in Business BSB20107.
105W101	Mon May 17 toAug 2, 10 sessions	6 - 9pm	$450

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Financial Management

GST & BAS Short Course
This short course will look at the GST - how it is calculated, different GST invoicing formats and completing the BAS. This course will teach you to complete your BAS manually and through MYOB v 17. We will also cover sending the BAS electronically and setting up BASlink.
1002C015	Sat Mar 20	9.30am - 4pm	$95

Introduction to MYOB - Lynda Hamilton
Learn how to manage and set up your business or club accounts. Topics include: Record sales and receivables, purchases and payables, invoices and payments, cheques and deposits. Successful students will receive a Statement of Attainment for BSBFIA303A - Process accounts payable and receivable from Certificate III in Business Administration BSB30407. Basic computer skills and understanding of manual bookkeeping principles are essential.
1003C017	Wed Mar 24 to May 5, 7 sessions	6pm - 9pm	$270
1003C018	Mon Mar 29 to May 24, 7 sessions	9am - 12noon	$270

MYOB Advanced - Lynda Hamilton
This short course will enhance your existing skills in MYOB with GST Reports BASlink, jobs, time billing, customising MYOB, customising forms, useful reports and report batches, customising, designing, filtering, saving reports, to do list, contact log, entering transactions directly in the register, invoicing /sales tips and using inventory items creatively. Time is also allowed to cover topics raised by students.
1004C001	Thu Apr 1 to Apr 22 4 sessions	6pm - 9pm	$157
1005C001	Mon May 31 to Jun 28 4 sessions	9am - 12pm	$157

Bookkeeping Skills - Lynda Hamilton
*NEW* - Learn the basics and principles of bookkeeping both manually and on the computer. Topics include: the bookkeeping cycle, how to maintain a cashbook to handle your receipts and payments and also reconcile your bank statement. You will be able to manage a general ledger both manually and on the computer, to post journal entries and produce a trial balance, profit & loss statement and balance sheet. These newly acquired skills will provide you with the background knowledge to enter your accounts into a computerised system using MYOB Version 18 for your own business, your employer or to gain work in the industry. Successful participants will gain Statements of Attainment for BSBFIA301A - Maintain financial records, BSBFIA303A - Process accounts payable and receivable and BSBFIA304A - Maintain a general ledger from Certificate III in Business Administration BSB30407.
105C003	Tues May 18 to Aug 24, 14 sessions	6pm - 9pm	$530

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Hospitality

Room Attendant
*NEW* - Gain the skills and knowledge required to carry out general cleaning duties as a part of job roles in the tourism or hospitality industries. You will learn the skills to prepare rooms including bedrooms and bathrooms for guests and also how to provide a range of general housekeeping services to guests. Course includes work experience as well as theory. Statements of Attainment SITHACS002A - Follow workplace hygiene procedures, SITHACS004A - Provide housekeeping services to guests, SITHACS005A - Prepare rooms for guests and SITHACS006A - Clean premises and equipment from Certificate III in Hospitality (SIT30707)
105W009	Mon May 3 to May 6 (Theory) plus Mon May 10 to Wed 12 & Mon May 17 to Wed May 19 (Work Experience)	9am - 3pm	$505

Food Hygiene and Safety - Alison Spice
This course covers safe food handling and safe storage, effective use of detergents and sanitisers, waste and pest control. Includes an overview of how the food safety legislation affects you. Meets Food Safety Program requirements. Successful participants will gain Statement of Attainment SITXOHS002A - Follow Workplace Hygiene Procedures from SIT20207 Certificate III in Hospitality.
1004W013	Sat April 10	9am - 3pm	$112

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
RSA training is mandatory in NSW for anyone involved with the sale, supply or promotion of alcohol and security staff at licensed venues. Successful participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for SITHFAB009A - Provide responsible service of alcohol from SIT20207 Certificate II in Hospitality and a Certificate from the Liquor Administration Board. The LAB Certificate is required for employment in the industry. Training delivered and Statement of Attainment issued by ATAC RTO 90886 and LAB Approved.
1003W007	Tues Mar 23	9am - 4pm	$90

Responsible Conduct of Gambling (RCG)
Legislation requires all people working in gaming areas of hotels and registered clubs to complete an accredited course. Successful participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for SITHGAM006A - Provide responsible gambling services from SIT20207 Certificate II in Hospitality. Training delivered and Statement of Attainment issued by ATAC RTO 90886 and LAB Approved.
1003W008	Wed Mar 24	9am - 4pm	$90

Bar Skills
Gain a basic understanding of the skills needed and tasks to be undertaken to operate a bar. Statements of Attainment for the units: SITXOHS002A - Follow workplace hygiene procedures, SITHFAB002A - Operate a bar, SITHFAB001A - Clean and tidy bar areas and SITXFIN001A - Process financial transactions from SIT20207 Certificate II in Hospitality. Students must be 18 years or over and hold an RSA Certificate. Training delivered and Statement of Attainment issued by ATAC RTO 90886.
103W009	Thu Mar 25 & Fri Mar 26, 2 sessions	9am - 4pm	$230

Food Safety Supervisors - Alison Spice
Gain the skills and knowledge required to handle food safely during the storage, preparation, display, service and disposal of food within a range of service industry operations. This course is mandatory for all Food Safety Supervisors and covers safe food handling and safe storage, effective use of detergents and sanitisers, waste and pest control. It also includes an overview of how the food safety legislation affects you. Statements of Attainment SITXFSA001A - Implement food safety procedures and SITXOHS002A - Follow workplace hygiene procedures from Certificate III in Hospitality SIT30707. If you already have a current Certificate for either unit then you can attend the relevant day.
1003W006	Sat Mar 20 & Mar 27, 2 sessions	9am - 3pm	$220
105W009	Sat May 8 & 15, 2 sessions	9am - 3pm	$220

Starting up a Bed and Breakfast - Stewart Whyte
Learn about the daily issues that confront Bed and Breakfast operators. This enables you to understand why B & B is a trend, not a fad and outlines how to be efficient and successful. Stewart is a research lecturer and internationally published author of several books including Getting into Bed & Breakfast in Australia.
1003W010	Mon Mar 15	9am - 1pm	$70

Starting up a Coffee Shop or Restaurant - Stewart Whyte
Everything you need to know before purchasing or starting a coffee shop, tearoom or small restaurant. Useful information for all aspiring owners or managers, ensuring they don't make expensive mistakes. Learn the importance of market research, market research surveys and answers to questions such as, should we start a new business or buy an existing one? Topics covered include; leases (not legal advice), insurances, staff, pricing, menu planning, design & presentation as well as kitchen and food safety.
1003W011	Mon Mar 15	1.30pm - 4.30pm	$50

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First Aid Certificate

Senior First Aid - Parasol - Sally Moriarty
Parasol - Provider No. 2551 Acquire the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance. This course provides simple effective skills to deal with common medical emergency situations including CPR techniques. Participants must read the manual and complete the workbook prior to attending the course. Statement of Attainment HLTFA301B - Apply first aid.
1003W002	Fri Mar 5	9am - 5pm	$130
1003W004	Tues Mar 16 & Thur Mar 18 , 2 sessions	5.30pm - 9pm	$130
1003W005	Sat Mar 27	9am - 5pm	$130
1004W004	Fri April 9	9am - 5pm	$130
1004W007	Tues April 20 & Thurs April 22, 2 sessions	5.30pm - 9pm	$130
1004W008	Sat April 24	9am - 5pm	$130
1005W002	Fri May 7	9am - 5pm	$130
1005W004	Tues May 18 & Thurs May 20, 2 sessions	5.30pm - 9pm	$130
1005W005	Sat May 29	9am - 5pm	$130

Senior First Aid - St John - Steve Towle
St John - Provider No. 88041. This course is the flagship of St John Ambulance first aid course designed to give you the knowledge and skills to help someone ill or injured until medical aid arrives. The flexible learning option allows the participant to complete components of the program via self paced study prior to the face to face workshop. This course is conducted in partnership with St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) who will issue a Statement of Attainment HLTFA301B Apply First Aid.
1003W012	Sat Mar 20	8:30am - 5pm	$130
1004W009	Wed April 21	8.30am - 5pm	$130
1005W006	Fri May 21	8.30am - 5pm	$130

Perform CPR - Sally Moriarty
This accredited certificate will teach you how to safely administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. Within some industries it is a requirement to annually update the CPR component of the First Aid Certificate HLTCPR201A - Perform CPR RTO 2551.
1003W003	Wed Mar 10	12noon - 3pm	$40
1004W005	Wed April 14	5.30pm - 8.30pm	$40
1004W006	Sat April 17	12noon - 3pm	$40
1005W003	Wed May 12	5.30pm - 8.30pm	$40

First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis - Sally Moriarty
This nationally recognised short course is designed to develop skills and knowledge to provide first aid management of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. Learn to identify individuals at risk and how to provide appropriate treatment for an anaphylactic reaction and develop a management plan.
1003C017	Fri Mar 12	9am - 1pm	$50
104W012	Fri April 16	9am - 1pm	$50
105W007	Fri May 21	9am - 1pm	$50

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Occupational Health and Safety

OH&S for Construction
WorkCover Accredited This course provides training and certification for people working, or hoping to work, in the construction industry, including building, landscaping, plastering, road construction and associated areas. A Workcover certificate is issued on completion, along with an identification card (Green Card).
		Expressions of interest are being taken for future courses

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Training and Assessment

Introduction to Training and Assessment - Alison Nowlan
This class will provide you with the necessary information regarding the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. It is for people who are not already in the Vocational Education field and are or maybe required to deliver training programs in their workplace or who may want to deliver and assess courses for a Registered Training Organisation. Gather the information to decide whether you need all or just part of the qualification; general understanding of the Training and Assessment course and its benefits. Fmiliarise yourself with basic training/assessing terminology and learn navigating techniques to access websites relevant to the Vocational Education and Training sector.
	Expressions of interest being taken		$40

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - TAA40104 - Alison Nowlan
This course covers the National Training System, the Australian Quality Framework (AQF), reading and interpreting Training Packages and the skills required to unpack a unit of competency. These units are a must for anyone currently working or planning to work in a training and assessment vocation or environment. There are a number of hours of home study required to complete the course. A high level of language and literacy is required as you will need to be able to read and interpret documents and contribute to high level documentation. Intermediate computer skills are required for the research component and we recommend that participants can communicate effectively in written and spoken English to benefit from this course. The full Certificate consists of 12 core units and 2 elective units delivered in 4 clusters. Payment options available.
	Contact the College for details of the next course.

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IT for Business

Build a Website from Scratch - Zoe Pogonowski
The internet is a phenomenal low-cost marketing tool. This course will teach you how to gain an understanding of the basic fundamentals of building, uploading and managing a simple website without the use of fancy or difficult software as all the programs we use are freely available. Understand and write your own HTML Code (this is the language web-sites are built in). Learn to build a theme that carries through the whole site so that you can control the look and feel of your site from a single file.
1003C015	Thur Mar 4 to Mar 25, 4 sessions	6pm - 9pm	$195
1005C018	Fri April 16 to May 7, 4 sessions	9am - 12noon	$195

On-Line Marketing for Beginners - Zoe Pogonowski
Learn how to use FREE online marketing tools and take advantage of the massive opportunity to generate more sales and enquiries through the internet. Whether you have a website or not, this tutorial shows you the ESSENTIAL tips for gaining or improving online presence. Activities include: analysing the most effective key words for your business; improve your understanding of Search Engine Optimisation and listing yourself on multiple directories within your product/services categories.
1003C013	Fri Mar 19	9am - 12noon	$80
1004C023	Thurs May 6 & May 13, 2 sessions	6pm - 8.30pm	$95

Word for Managers - Barbara Smith
*NEW* Are you as a Manager/Executive getting left behind with technology? Now is the time to update your skills without feeling intimidated. Suggested topics covered will be editing a document, formatting, tables, proofing, auto text entries, printing, keyboard commands and annex features. 1005C016 Tue May 18 to Jun 1 3 sessions 6:30pm - 8:30pm $75

Computer Help for Tradies - Barbara Smith
*NEW* Learn how to do a bit of Excel, Word and Email your Invoices, Internet Banking and get your cash flow moving. For those Tradies who are great at their job but hate the paperwork. You will take home some templates and you are welcome to bring your own laptop. 1005C017 Sat May 1 to May 15 3 sessions 1pm - 4pm $105

Working with Long Documents - Barbara Smith
*NEW* For those people having to do contracts there are some great shortcuts that most people do not know about. This course is very good for legal practices. Topics covered will be Macros, Form Fields, Templates and Online documents. 1004C022 Fri Apr 9 9am - 3pm $75 1005C023 Mon May 24 9am - 3pm $75

Keyboarding and Basic Computer Skills - Rene Miles
Develop keyboarding and basic computer skills. You will use Typequick to develop typing skills and learn the basics of Windows eg. the Start Menu, moving between screens, opening, closing and saving a document to My Documents. This course may help you gain that elusive 30 words a minute barrier and teach you how to keep your fingers on the correct "home keys". Keep your posture correct and your eyes on the screen.
1005C002	Sat May 1 to June 5, 6 sessions	9.30am to 12.30pm	$199

Intro to Spreadsheets using MS Excel - Anne Armstrong
Excel is one of the most popular computer applications. Learn the basics of creating and editing spreadsheets to store information. Topics covered include entering and editing data, printing, formating, using formulas and functions.
1003C021	Wed March 31	9am - 3pm	$95
1005C008	Wed May 19 & May 26, 2 sessions	6pm - 9pm	$95

Intermediate Spreadsheets using MS Excel - Anne Armstrong
This course is intended for those who wish to extend their skills in Microsoft Excel to perform more complex functions when creating and editing spreadsheet documents. You will learn about absolute references, charts, functions, linking and protecting worksheets.
1003C006	Wed Mar 3	9am - 3pm	$93
1004C014	Fri April 9	9am - 3pm	$95

Internet and Email - Anne Armstrong
Learn to surf, browse, use web addresses, search for information, print, create emails, send and receive emails, reply to emails, send attachments, address book and more.
1005C019	Tues May 25 & June 1, 2 sessions	5.30pm - 9pm	$90

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